Nature Center at Shaker Lakes

Guided Bird Walks
2026-01-11 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44120
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM | Nature Center
Sunday, January 11 and 25*
Sunday, February 1 and 8*
Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands looking and listening for birds. The first walk of each month begins on our ADA accessible boardwalk and moves to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. For all hikes, meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Snow or shine, though the walks will be canceled in the event of severe storms.
*The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
Free. Donations welcome! Registration required. https://shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
REGISTER:
January 11 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-1-11-26
January 25 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-1-25-26
February 1 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-2-1-26
February 8 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-2-8-26

Guided Bird Walks
2026-01-25 08:00 - 09:30
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM | Nature Center
Sunday, January 25*
Sunday, February 1 and 8*
Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands looking and listening for birds. The first walk of each month begins on our ADA accessible boardwalk and moves to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. For all hikes, meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Snow or shine, though the walks will be canceled in the event of severe storms.
*The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
Free. Donations welcome! Registration required. https://shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
REGISTER:
January 25 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-1-25-26
February 1 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-2-1-26
February 8 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-2-8-26

Guided Bird Walks
2026-02-01 08:00 - 09:30
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM | Nature Center
Sunday, February 1 and 8*
Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands looking and listening for birds. The first walk of each month begins on our ADA accessible boardwalk and moves to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. For all hikes, meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Snow or shine, though the walks will be canceled in the event of severe storms.
*The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
Free. Donations welcome! Registration required. https://shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
REGISTER:
February 1 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-2-1-26
February 8 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-2-8-26

Guided Bird Walks
2026-02-08 08:00 - 09:30
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM | Nature Center
Sunday, February 8*
Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands looking and listening for birds. The first walk of each month begins on our ADA accessible boardwalk and moves to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. For all hikes, meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Snow or shine, though the walks will be canceled in the event of severe storms.
*The second walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
Free. Donations welcome! Registration required. https://shakerlakes.org/birding-programs/
REGISTER:
February 8 | https://givebutter.com/bird-walk-2-8-26

2026 Winter Birdseed Sale Fundraiser
2026-02-22 08:00 - 17:00
Help support the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes and your feathered friends!
Order today through February 22 and 25% of every sale benefits the Nature Center. Thanks to Dave Pretnar, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mayfield Heights for teaming up to help support the Nature Center! Place your order now through February 22* using the “Purchase” button above! View item photos below.

Seed Pick Up Dates: Friday, February 27 from 3-5 PM and Saturday, February 28 from 10AM–1PM at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes.
Members receive a 10% discount* with code BIRDSEED10. Please enter promo code and NCSL member ID when prompted. Not sure of your member ID? Contact cara@shakerlakes.org.
SHOP HERE: https://givebutter.com/2026-winter-bird-seed

Spring Guided Bird Walks
2026-03-08 08:00 - 21:30
Guided Bird Walks
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM
March 8 and 22*, April 5*, May 24*
Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands exploring the sights and sounds of the birds that migrate through or make the parklands their home. The first walk of each month begins on our ADA-accessible boardwalk and moves to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. All walks meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or shine. Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.
*One walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
REGISTRATION:
https://givebutter.com/spring-bird-walk-3-8-26
https://givebutter.com/spring-bird-walk-3-22-26
https://givebutter.com/spring-bird-walk-4-5-26
https://givebutter.com/spring-bird-walk-5-24-26

Spring Guided Bird Walks
2026-03-22 08:00 - 21:30
Guided Bird Walks
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM
March 22*, April 5*, May 24*
Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands exploring the sights and sounds of the birds that migrate through or make the parklands their home. The first walk of each month begins on our ADA-accessible boardwalk and moves to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. All walks meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or shine. Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.
*One walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
REGISTRATION:
https://givebutter.com/spring-bird-walk-3-22-26
https://givebutter.com/spring-bird-walk-4-5-26
https://givebutter.com/spring-bird-walk-5-24-26

Spring Guided Bird Walks
2026-04-05 08:00 - 21:30
Guided Bird Walks
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM
April 5*, May 24*
Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands exploring the sights and sounds of the birds that migrate through or make the parklands their home. The first walk of each month begins on our ADA-accessible boardwalk and moves to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. All walks meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or shine. Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.
*One walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
REGISTRATION:
https://givebutter.com/spring-bird-walk-4-5-26
https://givebutter.com/spring-bird-walk-5-24-26

Audubon Society Spring Bird Walks
2026-04-12 07:30 - 22:30
Audubon Society Spring Bird Walks
Select Sundays | 7:30-10:30 AM
April 12, 19, and 26*; May 3, 10, and 17
Audubon Bird Walks, in conjunction with local partners, are a great way to improve your birding skills. Led by experienced birders who welcome all levels from beginners to advanced, the walks are between 1–2 miles on dirt, gravel and grass trails around the Nature Center and Lower Shaker Lake. Dates marked with an asterisk (*) will have an ASL interpreter in attendance. Bird species are counted and recorded, and the data is stored both on eBird and at the Museum of Natural History. Free. Registration required.
Registration links:
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-4-12-26
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-4-19-26
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-4-26-26
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-5-3-26
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-5-10-26
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-5-17-26

Audubon Society Spring Bird Walks
2026-04-19 07:30 - 22:30
Audubon Society Spring Bird Walks
Select Sundays | 7:30-10:30 AM
April 19, and 26*; May 3, 10, and 17
Audubon Bird Walks, in conjunction with local partners, are a great way to improve your birding skills. Led by experienced birders who welcome all levels from beginners to advanced, the walks are between 1–2 miles on dirt, gravel and grass trails around the Nature Center and Lower Shaker Lake. Dates marked with an asterisk (*) will have an ASL interpreter in attendance. Bird species are counted and recorded, and the data is stored both on eBird and at the Museum of Natural History. Free. Registration required.
Registration links:
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-4-19-26
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-4-26-26
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-5-3-26
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-5-10-26
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-5-17-26

Audubon Society Spring Bird Walks
2026-05-03 07:30 - 22:30
Audubon Society Spring Bird Walks
Select Sundays | 7:30-10:30 AM
May 3, 10, and 17
Audubon Bird Walks, in conjunction with local partners, are a great way to improve your birding skills. Led by experienced birders who welcome all levels from beginners to advanced, the walks are between 1–2 miles on dirt, gravel and grass trails around the Nature Center and Lower Shaker Lake. Dates marked with an asterisk (*) will have an ASL interpreter in attendance. Bird species are counted and recorded, and the data is stored both on eBird and at the Museum of Natural History. Free. Registration required.
Registration links:
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-5-3-26
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-5-10-26
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-5-17-26

Audubon Society Spring Bird Walks
2026-05-10 07:30 - 22:30
Audubon Society Spring Bird Walks
Select Sundays | 7:30-10:30 AM
May 10 and 17
Audubon Bird Walks, in conjunction with local partners, are a great way to improve your birding skills. Led by experienced birders who welcome all levels from beginners to advanced, the walks are between 1–2 miles on dirt, gravel and grass trails around the Nature Center and Lower Shaker Lake. Dates marked with an asterisk (*) will have an ASL interpreter in attendance. Bird species are counted and recorded, and the data is stored both on eBird and at the Museum of Natural History. Free. Registration required.
Registration links:
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-5-10-26
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-5-17-26

Audubon Society Spring Bird Walks
2026-05-17 07:30 - 22:30
Audubon Society Spring Bird Walks
Select Sundays | 7:30-10:30 AM
May 17
Audubon Bird Walks, in conjunction with local partners, are a great way to improve your birding skills. Led by experienced birders who welcome all levels from beginners to advanced, the walks are between 1–2 miles on dirt, gravel and grass trails around the Nature Center and Lower Shaker Lake. Dates marked with an asterisk (*) will have an ASL interpreter in attendance. Bird species are counted and recorded, and the data is stored both on eBird and at the Museum of Natural History. Free. Registration required.
Registration links:
https://givebutter.com/audubon-spring-bird-walk-5-17-26

Spring Guided Bird Walks
2026-05-24 08:00 - 21:30
Guided Bird Walks
ONGOING | Select Sundays 8-9:30 AM
May 24*
Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands exploring the sights and sounds of the birds that migrate through or make the parklands their home. The first walk of each month begins on our ADA-accessible boardwalk and moves to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. All walks meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or shine. Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.
*One walk of each month is fully accessible and includes an ASL interpreter.
REGISTRATION:
https://givebutter.com/spring-bird-walk-5-24-26

Guided Bird Walks
2026-06-11 18:30 - 20:00
Guided Bird Walks
Select Thursdays 6:30 – 8 PM
June 11, June 18*, July 2*, July 16, August 13, August 20*
Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands looking and listening for birds. Walks marked with an asterisk begin on our ADA accessible boardwalk and move to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. For all hikes, meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or shine. Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.
*Months marked with an asterisk are fully accessible and include an ASL interpreter

REGISTRATION LINKS:
https://givebutter.com/summer-guided-bird-walk-6-11-26
https://givebutter.com/summer-guided-bird-walk-6-18-26
https://givebutter.com/summer-guided-bird-walk-7-2-26
https://givebutter.com/summer-guided-bird-walk-7-16-26
https://givebutter.com/summer-guided-bird-walk-8-13-26
https://givebutter.com/summer-guided-bird-walk-8-20-26

Guided Bird Walks
2026-06-18 18:30 - 20:00
Guided Bird Walks
Select Thursdays 6:30 – 8 PM
June 18*, July 2*, July 16, August 13, August 20*
Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands looking and listening for birds. Walks marked with an asterisk begin on our ADA accessible boardwalk and move to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. For all hikes, meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or shine. Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.
*Months marked with an asterisk are fully accessible and include an ASL interpreter

REGISTRATION LINKS:
https://givebutter.com/summer-guided-bird-walk-6-18-26
https://givebutter.com/summer-guided-bird-walk-7-2-26
https://givebutter.com/summer-guided-bird-walk-7-16-26
https://givebutter.com/summer-guided-bird-walk-8-13-26
https://givebutter.com/summer-guided-bird-walk-8-20-26

Guided Bird Walks
2026-07-09 18:30 - 20:00
Guided Bird Walks
Select Thursdays 6:30 – 8 PM
July 9*, July 16, August 13, August 20*
Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands looking and listening for birds. Walks marked with an asterisk begin on our ADA accessible boardwalk and move to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. For all hikes, meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or shine. Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.
*Months marked with an asterisk are fully accessible and include an ASL interpreter

REGISTRATION LINKS:
https://givebutter.com/summer-guided-bird-walk-7-9-26
https://givebutter.com/summer-guided-bird-walk-7-16-26
https://givebutter.com/summer-guided-bird-walk-8-13-26
https://givebutter.com/summer-guided-bird-walk-8-20-26

Guided Bird Walks
2026-07-16 18:30 - 20:00
Guided Bird Walks
Select Thursdays 6:30 – 8 PM
July 16, August 13, August 20*
Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands looking and listening for birds. Walks marked with an asterisk begin on our ADA accessible boardwalk and move to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. For all hikes, meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or shine. Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.
*Months marked with an asterisk are fully accessible and include an ASL interpreter
REGISTRATION LINKS:
https://givebutter.com/summer-guided-bird-walk-7-16-26
https://givebutter.com/summer-guided-bird-walk-8-13-26
https://givebutter.com/summer-guided-bird-walk-8-20-26

Guided Bird Walks
2026-08-13 18:30 - 20:00
Guided Bird Walks
Select Thursdays 6:30 – 8 PM
August 13, August 20*
Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands looking and listening for birds. Walks marked with an asterisk begin on our ADA accessible boardwalk and move to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. For all hikes, meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or shine. Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.
*Months marked with an asterisk are fully accessible and include an ASL interpreter
REGISTRATION LINKS:
https://givebutter.com/summer-guided-bird-walk-8-13-26
https://givebutter.com/summer-guided-bird-walk-8-20-26

Guided Bird Walks
2026-08-20 18:30 - 20:00
Guided Bird Walks
Select Thursdays 6:30 – 8 PM
August 20*
Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands looking and listening for birds. Walks marked with an asterisk begin on our ADA accessible boardwalk and move to dirt trails throughout the Parklands. For all hikes, meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Binoculars are available to borrow. Rain or shine. Free. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.
*Months marked with an asterisk are fully accessible and include an ASL interpreter
REGISTRATION:
https://givebutter.com/summer-guided-bird-walk-8-20-26
